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Originally Posted by RedDevil
It is very feasible.
An added bonus is that the rotor can replace the flywheel.
It can even double as a motor for short bursts of EV power during EOC, prolonging coasts etc. and support/rev up the engine while accelerating hard.
Add some smart electronics and a small extra battery and you have a hybrid!
The Honda IMA system is a fine example of that setup.
Maybe you can use the motor, electronics and converter from a Civic Hybrid or Insight.
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I also read of a Villiers bike that has its alternator on the end of the drive shaft.
Does this mean that there are already similar setups of my idea that proves its feasibility?